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9 years9 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

No you cant do this as the flu has to be a triple design by law that is from the heater to the outside vent fully sealed so as to…

10 years10 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Well its been a few years since I started this garden and its going quite well,Except for a little problem
The giant strelitzia's are doing very well as per the picture…

12 years12 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Herb Garden (need advice first,please)

Thanks heykaramba for the response. I actually rang the company that makes Zero and they said exactly the same thing to me so I did it about a week…

12 years12 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Steel Beam Concerns

That steel beam is a strutting beam and usually it runs parallel with the ceiling joist's,when its placed on an angle like this it is to either support a section…

12 years12 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Herb Garden (need advice first,please)

I am about to plant some herbs in a garden bed I used last year for vegetables but the problem is it is covered in a leafy small plant as…

Herb Garden (need advice first,please)
12 years12 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Just an update I clear coated the stonework and came up great.Very Happy with it all.

Building  a FirePlace into an Existing Home
12 years12 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Was too much water now they are going Great.
Thought I would just update this with some photos at night.Very happy with the overall result.

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Well just coming back to this post I planted these during winter not the best time but I wanted something to look at instead of red wall LOL.

All seems to…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Ok I will try to put together a costing on the materials and labor for this job
MATERIALS
HEATER -------------------------------------- $2040
FLUE with up graded cowl-------------------- $325
Hebel brick panels and glue…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

OK all finished now just have to decorate the mantle .
I cranked this thing up and took a few pictures with the mobile phone.

Uploaded with

Uploaded with
And with skirtings…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

My heater all up and going for first time. I started it during the day for 6 hrs to get that first burn smell from the house. Huh !! …

Building  a FirePlace into an Existing Home
13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Almost finished now, All that is needed is a nice piece of Black Granite for a Hearth and the last section of stack stone layed above the hearth and the…

Building  a FirePlace into an Existing Home
13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Yes that is all you need to do because the flue has to be a triple skinned unit with all the way through the roof up to the ridge line.

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

So far at this stage I am extremely happy with how its working out. When its all complete I will post a costing of materials and a guide on the…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Well stone work is finished almost except for the bottom section , the glue has to go off to remove the timber below.
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Installed the Polished (Absolutely Black) Granite…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Ok back to work !!
Went and got some more flue and installed through the ceiling up to the roof. I just plumbed up to the underside of the…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Yes kb46 , I really liked that pot but kiwichik poo pooed it so now I am a little undecided. the strelitzias you mentioned are they in any of the…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Wow thanks for the response, The canna lillies how tall would they grow to and do they flower all year round ? The plan shows these 2 big plants 2.4…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Sorry Dollar didn't see your post until now, I did a quick layout of the wall looking from above so you could see.

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Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!
13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Gas cooktop & splashback distance

Usually the distance is governed by the unit missing the front rail of the cupboard inside the carcass.

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Ok thanks , how do I get in touch with this Mr Fu ?
I went to a Nursery today and I found a million things to choose from !!! I…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Pool Coping/Pool Area Tiles - PLEASE HELP!!!

I recently installed this pool with Granite Coping and Tiles called western grey.
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13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Single Guy with " NO IDEA" for Rear Garden !!!

Hi I have just installed a pool (did it myself I am a builder) and want to plant a nice Rear Garden that will be a back drop for…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Just thought I would let all know that this is a Regency Berwick Model Heater and I paid $2040 from Heat Works here http://www.heatworks.com.au/ .

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

And I have come to a complete stand still because I have run short of 200 and 250 flues.I was in such a rush this week from work I…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Ok start with the small stainless steel flue 150 mm then the 200 mm then the 250 mm as per the images
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But you will have to cut small tabs…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Ok Heater is in its correct position and the fan connected and operational with the cut out in the hebel for the 3 flues in the right position. Time to…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Hi Snagger, new home hey sounds nice bet ya cant wait !
Now Im just about to place the heater into position but I need to make sure the power cable…

13 years13 yearsSurfnturfSurfnturf posted:
Building a FirePlace into an Existing Home

Then cut it out using a Stanley knife or plasterboard saw a shown.
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As you can see my cut out is next to a timber truss which CANNOT be cut…

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